John J. Young, Jr., "J.J." passed away quietly at his home in Charleston, West Virginia, on Saturday, November 27, 2004, at the age of 75. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, May 23, 1929, he worked for Wheeling Mold & Foundry and the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad.
John moved to Binghamton, New York in 1959 and worked for Stickley Sivers Photo, he later took a job at Broome Technical Community College (BCC) in the audio-visual department. He had a knack with the students and was the student advisor for the BCC Student Government. He also started a camera club on campus to teach students the finer qualities of photography; this later led to the creation of the photography classes he became an instructor for, and are now part of Broome Community College's Communications Curriculum. He retired from the College in 1995 and returned to West Virginia to enjoy retirement.
His parents, John and Margurite Young predeceased him; his wife, Elizabeth, survives him. He has also left behind his five children and their spouses, John and Susan Young, Cheryl and Curt Miller, Tom Young and their mother, Doris, Paul Davis and Diane Davis; as well as his grandchildren, Christina Martinkovic, Kyle and Alexis Miller, Tommy and Charise Young, Kyle Davis and Gaibrial Doamekpor; as well as several great-grandchildren. One brother and his wife, Ed and Virginia Young; two sisters and their husbands, Mary and Pat Pizolla and Elizabeth and Lawrence Megan, also survive him; as well as several nieces and nephews.
John was a thespian and was well know for his portrayal as the prospector for WBNG-TV's gold rush commercial in the Binghamton area; also enjoying the role of "Teddy Roosevelt" in Arsenic and Old Lace for BCC Theater; as well as other many other characters through out his years at BCC.
The greatest loss is to not only the rail fan community but the industry too. He was considered to be one of the world's greatest rail photographers, with many of his photos being published in books and magazines around the world. His ability to capture and bring life to a still black and white photograph had many people asking questions, by which he was always willing to teach others technique and composition.
He was a great storyteller and had a way to hold one's attention. His memory was unsurpassed by anyone today, he remembered every story and photo he had ever taken and because of this he has been recognized for his assistance in recreating history in both photo and facts. He was honored by the former Governor Underwood of West Virginia as to being a state hero for his documentation of West Virginia's railroad history in and around the Wheeling area, his photos and stories are on permanent display at the old B&O station in Wheeling, which is now part of West Virginia Northern Community College. His caring and understanding of others made him who he was. He will be remembered for all of his contributions - not only to the rail community and museums, but the people's lives he touched through his short stay with us.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, 1118 Virginia Street, East, Charleston, West Virginia, the prayer service will follow at 5:45 p.m. As per his wishes, his ashes will be spread along the wye at St. Albans. Cards of sympathy may be sent to the family in care of the funeral home. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Published in Binghamton, New York, Press & Sun-Bulletin on Dec. 1, 2004.
John moved to Binghamton, New York in 1959 and worked for Stickley Sivers Photo, he later took a job at Broome Technical Community College (BCC) in the audio-visual department. He had a knack with the students and was the student advisor for the BCC Student Government. He also started a camera club on campus to teach students the finer qualities of photography; this later led to the creation of the photography classes he became an instructor for, and are now part of Broome Community College's Communications Curriculum. He retired from the College in 1995 and returned to West Virginia to enjoy retirement.
His parents, John and Margurite Young predeceased him; his wife, Elizabeth, survives him. He has also left behind his five children and their spouses, John and Susan Young, Cheryl and Curt Miller, Tom Young and their mother, Doris, Paul Davis and Diane Davis; as well as his grandchildren, Christina Martinkovic, Kyle and Alexis Miller, Tommy and Charise Young, Kyle Davis and Gaibrial Doamekpor; as well as several great-grandchildren. One brother and his wife, Ed and Virginia Young; two sisters and their husbands, Mary and Pat Pizolla and Elizabeth and Lawrence Megan, also survive him; as well as several nieces and nephews.
John was a thespian and was well know for his portrayal as the prospector for WBNG-TV's gold rush commercial in the Binghamton area; also enjoying the role of "Teddy Roosevelt" in Arsenic and Old Lace for BCC Theater; as well as other many other characters through out his years at BCC.
The greatest loss is to not only the rail fan community but the industry too. He was considered to be one of the world's greatest rail photographers, with many of his photos being published in books and magazines around the world. His ability to capture and bring life to a still black and white photograph had many people asking questions, by which he was always willing to teach others technique and composition.
He was a great storyteller and had a way to hold one's attention. His memory was unsurpassed by anyone today, he remembered every story and photo he had ever taken and because of this he has been recognized for his assistance in recreating history in both photo and facts. He was honored by the former Governor Underwood of West Virginia as to being a state hero for his documentation of West Virginia's railroad history in and around the Wheeling area, his photos and stories are on permanent display at the old B&O station in Wheeling, which is now part of West Virginia Northern Community College. His caring and understanding of others made him who he was. He will be remembered for all of his contributions - not only to the rail community and museums, but the people's lives he touched through his short stay with us.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, 1118 Virginia Street, East, Charleston, West Virginia, the prayer service will follow at 5:45 p.m. As per his wishes, his ashes will be spread along the wye at St. Albans. Cards of sympathy may be sent to the family in care of the funeral home. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Published in Binghamton, New York, Press & Sun-Bulletin on Dec. 1, 2004.
John J. Young, Jr., "J.J." passed away quietly at his home in Charleston, West Virginia, on Saturday, November 27, 2004, at the age of 75. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, May 23, 1929, he worked for Wheeling Mold & Foundry and the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad.
John moved to Binghamton, New York in 1959 and worked for Stickley Sivers Photo, he later took a job at Broome Technical Community College (BCC) in the audio-visual department. He had a knack with the students and was the student advisor for the BCC Student Government. He also started a camera club on campus to teach students the finer qualities of photography; this later led to the creation of the photography classes he became an instructor for, and are now part of Broome Community College's Communications Curriculum. He retired from the College in 1995 and returned to West Virginia to enjoy retirement.
His parents, John and Margurite Young predeceased him; his wife, Elizabeth, survives him. He has also left behind his five children and their spouses, John and Susan Young, Cheryl and Curt Miller, Tom Young and their mother, Doris, Paul Davis and Diane Davis; as well as his grandchildren, Christina Martinkovic, Kyle and Alexis Miller, Tommy and Charise Young, Kyle Davis and Gaibrial Doamekpor; as well as several great-grandchildren. One brother and his wife, Ed and Virginia Young; two sisters and their husbands, Mary and Pat Pizolla and Elizabeth and Lawrence Megan, also survive him; as well as several nieces and nephews.
John was a thespian and was well know for his portrayal as the prospector for WBNG-TV's gold rush commercial in the Binghamton area; also enjoying the role of "Teddy Roosevelt" in Arsenic and Old Lace for BCC Theater; as well as other many other characters through out his years at BCC.
The greatest loss is to not only the rail fan community but the industry too. He was considered to be one of the world's greatest rail photographers, with many of his photos being published in books and magazines around the world. His ability to capture and bring life to a still black and white photograph had many people asking questions, by which he was always willing to teach others technique and composition.
He was a great storyteller and had a way to hold one's attention. His memory was unsurpassed by anyone today, he remembered every story and photo he had ever taken and because of this he has been recognized for his assistance in recreating history in both photo and facts. He was honored by the former Governor Underwood of West Virginia as to being a state hero for his documentation of West Virginia's railroad history in and around the Wheeling area, his photos and stories are on permanent display at the old B&O station in Wheeling, which is now part of West Virginia Northern Community College. His caring and understanding of others made him who he was. He will be remembered for all of his contributions - not only to the rail community and museums, but the people's lives he touched through his short stay with us.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, 1118 Virginia Street, East, Charleston, West Virginia, the prayer service will follow at 5:45 p.m. As per his wishes, his ashes will be spread along the wye at St. Albans. Cards of sympathy may be sent to the family in care of the funeral home. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Published in Binghamton, New York, Press & Sun-Bulletin on Dec. 1, 2004.
John moved to Binghamton, New York in 1959 and worked for Stickley Sivers Photo, he later took a job at Broome Technical Community College (BCC) in the audio-visual department. He had a knack with the students and was the student advisor for the BCC Student Government. He also started a camera club on campus to teach students the finer qualities of photography; this later led to the creation of the photography classes he became an instructor for, and are now part of Broome Community College's Communications Curriculum. He retired from the College in 1995 and returned to West Virginia to enjoy retirement.
His parents, John and Margurite Young predeceased him; his wife, Elizabeth, survives him. He has also left behind his five children and their spouses, John and Susan Young, Cheryl and Curt Miller, Tom Young and their mother, Doris, Paul Davis and Diane Davis; as well as his grandchildren, Christina Martinkovic, Kyle and Alexis Miller, Tommy and Charise Young, Kyle Davis and Gaibrial Doamekpor; as well as several great-grandchildren. One brother and his wife, Ed and Virginia Young; two sisters and their husbands, Mary and Pat Pizolla and Elizabeth and Lawrence Megan, also survive him; as well as several nieces and nephews.
John was a thespian and was well know for his portrayal as the prospector for WBNG-TV's gold rush commercial in the Binghamton area; also enjoying the role of "Teddy Roosevelt" in Arsenic and Old Lace for BCC Theater; as well as other many other characters through out his years at BCC.
The greatest loss is to not only the rail fan community but the industry too. He was considered to be one of the world's greatest rail photographers, with many of his photos being published in books and magazines around the world. His ability to capture and bring life to a still black and white photograph had many people asking questions, by which he was always willing to teach others technique and composition.
He was a great storyteller and had a way to hold one's attention. His memory was unsurpassed by anyone today, he remembered every story and photo he had ever taken and because of this he has been recognized for his assistance in recreating history in both photo and facts. He was honored by the former Governor Underwood of West Virginia as to being a state hero for his documentation of West Virginia's railroad history in and around the Wheeling area, his photos and stories are on permanent display at the old B&O station in Wheeling, which is now part of West Virginia Northern Community College. His caring and understanding of others made him who he was. He will be remembered for all of his contributions - not only to the rail community and museums, but the people's lives he touched through his short stay with us.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, 1118 Virginia Street, East, Charleston, West Virginia, the prayer service will follow at 5:45 p.m. As per his wishes, his ashes will be spread along the wye at St. Albans. Cards of sympathy may be sent to the family in care of the funeral home. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Published in Binghamton, New York, Press & Sun-Bulletin on Dec. 1, 2004.
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